Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0
Neurological Emergencies Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
Temporary, intermittent neurologic deficits commonly precede
which disorder? -
correct answer ✅Ischemic stroke
Which type of headache is marked by bright, flashing, multicolored
visual disturbances that occur 1 to 2 hours before the onset of the
headache? -
correct answer ✅Migraine
One-sided pupillary constriction occurs with which condition? -
correct answer ✅Cluster headache
Which condition is most likely to cause an early increase in
intracranial pressure? -
correct answer ✅Hemorrhagic stroke
For a stroke patient with hypertension who is a candidate for
recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA), which blood
pressure control strategy is appropriate? -
correct answer ✅Maintain the systolic pressure below 185 mm Hg.
, Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0
Neurological Emergencies Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
In which condition is placing the patient in droplet isolation a
priority? -
correct answer ✅Bacterial meningitis
In which type of seizure does the patient remain conscious
throughout the seizure event? -
correct answer ✅Simple partial
In which phase of a generalized seizure does a patient report a
headache, muscle pain, and extreme exhaustion? -
correct answer ✅Postictal phase
For a patient experiencing status epilepticus, which intervention is
the priority? -
correct answer ✅Perform endotracheal intubation.
When caring for a patient with meningitis, you should perform
which nursing intervention? -
correct answer ✅Provide a quiet, darkened room.
Neurological Emergencies Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
Temporary, intermittent neurologic deficits commonly precede
which disorder? -
correct answer ✅Ischemic stroke
Which type of headache is marked by bright, flashing, multicolored
visual disturbances that occur 1 to 2 hours before the onset of the
headache? -
correct answer ✅Migraine
One-sided pupillary constriction occurs with which condition? -
correct answer ✅Cluster headache
Which condition is most likely to cause an early increase in
intracranial pressure? -
correct answer ✅Hemorrhagic stroke
For a stroke patient with hypertension who is a candidate for
recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA), which blood
pressure control strategy is appropriate? -
correct answer ✅Maintain the systolic pressure below 185 mm Hg.
, Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0
Neurological Emergencies Exam with
Verified Detailed Answers
In which condition is placing the patient in droplet isolation a
priority? -
correct answer ✅Bacterial meningitis
In which type of seizure does the patient remain conscious
throughout the seizure event? -
correct answer ✅Simple partial
In which phase of a generalized seizure does a patient report a
headache, muscle pain, and extreme exhaustion? -
correct answer ✅Postictal phase
For a patient experiencing status epilepticus, which intervention is
the priority? -
correct answer ✅Perform endotracheal intubation.
When caring for a patient with meningitis, you should perform
which nursing intervention? -
correct answer ✅Provide a quiet, darkened room.
